Sandwich Manufacturers Recall Products Amid E. Coli Outbreak, Says FSA
Sandwich manufacturers are recalling sandwiches, wraps, and salads in response to an E. coli outbreak, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Greencore and Samworth Brothers have issued recalls for various sandwiches, wraps, subs, and rolls as a precautionary measure, the food safety watchdog confirmed on Friday afternoon.
At the time of writing, no other manufacturers had been named.
Over 40 Greencore products have been recalled due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Additionally, 15 product lines from Samworth Brothers' Manton Wood facility are also being recalled. Greencore products are sold at nationwide retailers, including Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, the Co-op, Amazon, and Boots.
Samworth Brothers' products are available at Tesco, OneStop, and under the brand The Gym Kitchen.
As a precautionary measure, we have voluntarily recalled a number of sandwiches and wraps due to a potential food safety risk," said Greencore in a statement. "Greencore adheres to the highest standards of food safety, and we are working closely with the Food Standards Agency and our suppliers to better understand the possible source of any potential issue
Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold, explaining why they are being recalled and what consumers should do if they purchased them.
Last week, the UK Health Security Agency announced a nationwide outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which has now impacted 211 people.
This is a complex investigation, and we have worked swiftly with the relevant businesses and local authorities to narrow down the wide range of foods consumed to a small number of salad leaf products used in sandwiches and wraps,” said Darren Whitby, head of incidents at the FSA. "Following thorough food chain analysis, these products are being recalled as a precaution.
The Grocer reported earlier this week that the major nationwide outbreak was most likely linked to fresh produce in salads and sandwiches.
The FSA has issued fresh guidance urging consumers to wash fresh produce. "Infections caused by STEC bacteria can cause severe bloody diarrhea and, in some cases, more serious complications," said Whitby, advising consumers not to eat any of these products.
Samworth Brothers have been approached for comment.
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Topics Food safety, Food Standards Agency (FSA), Fresh produce, Greencore, Health
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